Vanadium (V) Properties and Facts

Element 23 - Transition Metal

What are the basic properties of Vanadium?

Vanadium (symbol: V) is a transition metal with atomic number 23. Its atomic mass is 50.942 u, and it belongs to period 4 and group 5.

What is the electron configuration of Vanadium?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d³ 4s²

What are the physical properties of Vanadium?

Melting point: 2183.0 K
Boiling point: 3680.0 K
Density: 6.11 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Vanadium?

  • V-50: 0.24% abundance
  • V-51: 99.76% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Vanadium?

Biological role: Trace amounts required in some organisms
Natural occurrence: Found in minerals like vanadinite and carnotite

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